Get the point – no needles in the trash

Re: “Waste collection worker hurt by needle in garbage bag,” Nov. 23, 2016

Dear Editor,

To the inconsiderate ignoramuses that think it’s acceptable to drop used hypodermic needles in with your regular garbage, you’re not getting the point (out of the trash). It’s illegal, it’s hazardous to the collectors’ health and whatever you are injecting has obviously interfered with your common sense and logic!

To the collectors, one can only pray that puncture-proof, lightweight gloves are worn at all time.

R.M. Hues